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Dr. Claire Liu serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Finance at the University of Sydney Business School, following prior academic roles at the University of Technology Sydney and University of New South Wales. She completed her PhD in Finance at UNSW in November 2018.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Finance, University of New South Wales (2018)
- MPhil in Finance, University of New South Wales
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales
Liu's research centers on empirical corporate finance with specialized expertise in institutional investor behavior, shareholder voting mechanisms, board governance structures, executive compensation systems, product market dynamics, and political connections. Her work critically examines how governance frameworks interact with market forces to shape corporate outcomes.
Her recent publications in top-tier journals reveal evolving research trajectories examining short-selling campaign impacts, CEO compensation design flaws, and institutional investor monitoring efficacy. These studies consistently bridge theoretical finance with real-world stakeholder dynamics.
Research recognition includes:
- Best Paper Award at 2016 Conference on Asia-Pacific Financial Markets
- Runner-up at 2017 Auckland Finance Meeting
- Semi-finalist honors at 2016/2017 FMA Annual Meetings
- UTS Business School Research Grant ($10,000, 2019)
- Multiple PhD scholarships including Australian Postgraduate Award
She actively supervises PhD candidates Anna LUONG (Corporate Finance) and Xuan YE (ESG portfolio optimization using machine learning), with research supported by competitive grants. Liu's work operates within the Discipline of Finance's collaborative research ecosystem, focusing on governance innovations and stakeholder value creation.
